the next. When the album (Red) was complete, the band self-released it. Some months later, the band signed with Mercury Records, which re-released and distributed “Red.” In 1996, the band shot a video for the song “RU 4 Real.” 1997: Release of God Street Wine On April 3, 1997 God Street Wine returned to The Wetlands Preserve billed as "Jon Bevo's Love Orchestra." They used the return to their old home venue to test out songs for their next album. Of the 25 songs they played, 10 would appear on their new album which they entered the studio to record one week later. On October 7, 1997 God Street Wine released their self-titled fourth studio album through Mercury Records. The album was produced by Bill Wray and included guest contributions from Little Feat co-founder Bill Payne. 1998: Departure of Bevo and Osander, recording of Hot! Sweet! and Juicy! In January 1998 God Street Wine announced a two-week Shindig Tour. The tour featured them performing a combination of re-arranged songs in a mostly acoustic format and also tackling some new covers. The format was tested out with a 2 night stand in early January 1998 at The Wetlands Preserve. In the spring of 1998 Osander and Bevo expressed a desire to curtail touring. Pifer, Faber & Maxwell had no desire to curb their touring activities so Bevo and Osander chose to step away from God Street Wine. After holding auditions in New York City Aubrey Dayle and Peter Levin were recruited on drums and keyboards respectively. Their first public performance with the band was a two night stand at The Rhinecliff where they billed themselves as Aaron Maxwell's Intimacy Workshop. In late summer of 1998 God Street Wine entered Long View Farms Studio in rural Massachusetts to record their 3rd album for Mercury Records. Along with new members Levin and Dayle, they were joined in the studio by Jon Bevo. The Eighteen Songs they recorded included both brand new compositions, a few of their oldest songs that hadn't been recorded prior, and a cover of Paul McCartney's “Maybe I’m Amazed.” While they were recording the album Mercury Records, as well as its parent company Polygram were bought out by Seagram's / Universal. When the album was turned in to the label they rejected it as unfinished, a claim the band flatly disputed. God Street Wine was forced to sue to receive